Deri, Shalom

Son of Shimon and Hasiba. Was born on December 9, 1957 in Afula. When he reached the age of five, the family moved to Kiryat Motzkin. Already in kindergarten he was discovered as a good and obedient child, who liked the teacher and his little friends. He began his studies at the local religious school. His favorite occupation – handicraft in all its forms. There was really a percentage of ‘obsession’ to create and build whatever came into hand. Also draw liked. At the technical club he built a boat and showed it to his friends, sailing across the waves. When he completed his elementary studies, Shalom entered the Kiryat Shprinzak High School and studied for one year. From there he moved to the international vocational school in Kiryat Haim. During his studies there, he specialized in the profession of motor mechanics. In the year he remained until his enlistment in the IDF, he began to work as a car mechanic and satisfied his superiors, making sure he did not work for even one day, even when he was not feeling well. , Who lived in urgent conditions, and in early December 1975 he was drafted into the IDF. The IDF was able to derive the proper benefit from its proficiency in the mechanics of motor mechanics, and was placed in the Ordnance Corps. In the opinion of his superiors, which was recorded after his death, peace was said: “A quiet, dedicated, responsible soldier, with a good profession.” Indeed, his dedication to service knew no bounds. Whether or not he was asked to do so, worked overtime to complete all that was required in the given situation and to please his commanders and friends. It was his character, not to refuse the request addressed to him. Even the meager wages he received in compulsory service were divided with his family. As a reward for his outstanding work, his commanders offered him to study driving a car. When he agreed, he was sent to the Negev Driving School. But the exchange of space and work was a hindrance. He was injured and fell while carrying out his duty – on 12.12.1977). He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa. Left behind his parents and two sisters, as well as many friends who accompanied him on his last journey and remembered for days the kindness and goodness- of Shalom.